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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.67, 4,970.51 and 848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.67, 4,970.51 and 848.42 is: 1,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.67 : 4,970.51 = 848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.67/4,970.51 = 848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.67x = 4,970.51 × 848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.67x = 4,217,051.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,217,051.00/3,313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.62

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